Regions

On June 2, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris received over two tonnes of Vietnamese lychees, marking the initial shipment of this year's produce to France. These lychees, originating from Thanh Ha district in Vietnam's Hai Duong province, were expedited to Parisian supermarket shelves within read more

This weekend's Dragon Boat Festival has increased the demand for various fruits such as apples, blueberries, durians, and mangosteens. However, many traders have observed that the holiday buying trend this year is not as strong as in previous years. New Zealand's Gala apples experienced a slight price hike due to this festival. read more

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), has officially launched a new E-learning platform, 'Horti-Campus', at an event held at the Haile Grand Hotel in Addis Ababa. This digital platform aims to enhance capacity building in the horticulture sector. read more

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt MLVVNTorobaev has instructed seed-growing farms in Kyrgyzstan to prioritize the cultivation of high-income crops and to make it easier for farmers to adopt them. As part of these directives, citrus fruits... read more

Uzbekistan has rapidly developed in the fruit trade sector, solidifying its position not only as a fruit exporter but also as a growing importer, as emphasized by EastFruit. Traditional exports such as grapes and cherries have contributed to a 93% growth in exports from 2021 to 2024, with cherry exports leading the way. read more

The New Zealand-based apple and pear commercial developer, Prevar, has announced the launch of its first pinky-red flesh apple cultivar, PremA021, under the brand name Fizz. read more

A complete range, suitable for every production area in Italy and capable of guaranteeing high-quality yields for most of the year. This is the strength of fennel by Cora Seeds: varieties developed to meet the needs of producers in both Northern and Southern Italy. read more

The banana industry in Panama is currently facing a critical moment, characterized by a strike that has halted operations and impacted the entire production chain. The situation escalated when Chiquita suspended its activities and let go of thousands of workers, causing tension and discontent in the region. read more

Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has expanded its operational infrastructure in Germany with the launch of a new service center in Salzkotten and the enlargement of its existing facility in Frechen. These developments are aimed at supporting increasing demand from. read more

Five years ago, at the peak of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo experienced an unprecedented disruption. Instead of just responding to the crisis, the company decided to use the moment as an opportunity for profound strategic transformation, redefining its commercial operations. read more

The New Zealand-based apple and pear commercial developer, Prevar, has announced the release of its first pinky-red flesh apple cultivar, PremA021, under the brand name Fizz. read more

Growers, advisors, and agricultural professionals from across Europe will come together on June 14 in Hornigi, near Warka in Poland's Mazowieckie Province, for the concluding event of the 2025 Strawberry Inspirations project. The event will be hosted by strawberry producers Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key themes of the first Symposium of Melone Mantovano IGP, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in the Mantua region. The event, organized by the Consortium for Enhancement and Protection, will focus on these topics. read more

Local officials in Panjshir, Afghanistan, have announced the export of 100 tons of fresh cherries to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moscow, Russia, as part of an initiative to strengthen trade relationships and open up market opportunities for local growers. Saifuddin Mankhan, spokesperson for Panjshir, confirmed this development. read more

Justin Chadwick has officially stepped down from his position at the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) after serving as the leader of the South African citrus association for twenty-five years. read more

Spanish Picota cherries have overcome the rainy spring and are expected to have good volumes of high-quality harvest as the season begins. read more

British Apples & Pears (BAPL) has approved seed-funding investment for an inward trade mission from Vietnam. read more

This season, the productive cultivation area is 609,514 hectares. This represents a growth of over 10% compared to last year, with more than 56,000 additional hectares in production, both irrigated and non-irrigated, in various specific areas. read more

On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros. read more

The strikers in the province bordering Costa Rica have protested and blocked roads, leading to shortages of fuel and some food items. Schools are also closed. read more